Graduate Pathway in Languages, Literatures and Cultures — Spanish

Do you want to study for a degree in the United States but need to improve English language skills or test scores? A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university. Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program after completion of the Pathway program. We provide full integration with domestic and international students on campus from highly trained university instructors and tutors while giving you academic support throughout your program.

This Pathway program leads to a Spanish graduate degree where you will continue expanding your knowledge of the language as well as the literature and cultures associated with the language.

2-SEMESTER PATHWAY
DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Minimum 34 credit hour degree program

7-10 credit hours apply from Pathway

24-27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Fall start
Semester 1

English for International Students I

Research Methods

Language Analysis/Stylistics-Spanish

Semester 2

English for International Graduate Students

Literary and Cultural Theory

Topics in Spanish Linguistics or Seminar-Spanish

Spring start
Semester 1

English for International Students I

Topics in Spanish Language

Semester 2

English for International Graduate Students

Research Methods

Language Analysis/Stylistics-Spanish

1-SEMSTER PATHWAY
DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Minimum 34 credit hour degree program

6-7 credit hours apply from Pathway

27-28 credit hours remaining toward degree

Fall start

Writing for International Graduate Students

Research Methods

Language Analysis/Stylistics-Spanish

Theory/Methods-Foreign Language Instruction

Spring start

Writing for International Graduate Students

Topics in Spanish Linguistics

Seminar-Spanish

Career Paths

Translator

Foreign correspondent

International telephone operator

Diplomat

Interpreter

There are also opportunities in a variety of other jobs in government, social service, education, science, travel and tourism, business, and communications.

2017-18 Dates and Prices

Graduate Pathway in Languages, Literatures and Cultures — Spanish

What are the progression requirements?

After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed entry into a CSU graduate program (subject to successful completion of Pathway program and any additional requirements). This transition to university from an INTO CSU program is called progression.

You must meet the following Colorado State University Pathway progression criteria in order to progress:

Progression Requirements

MA in Languages, Literatures and Cultures - Spanish

Academic Requirements:

3.0 CSU GPA

No grade lower than a B in all Pathway classes

No I or U grades; no unresolved W grade in a required Pathway course; no S grades, except in cases of credit earned by exam

Additional Requirements:

Current résumé

3 professional recommendation letters

Writing sample in Spanish

What are my degree options after completing the INTO CSU Pathway?

The INTO CSU Graduate Pathway program leads to CSU's Spanish graduate degree where you will continue expanding your knowledge of the language as well as the literature and cultures associated with the language.